Attorneys for McMichaels don’t want Ahmaud Arbery called a ‘victim’ in court
Lawyers for Gregory and Travis McMichael, the father and son charged with murder in the death of Ahmaud Arbery, are asking that Arbery not be called…
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These former nurses were asked to leave retirement and return to the front lines
Juliana Morawski has realized that she most likely couldn’t go back to working in an emergency room, even if she wanted to. As a retired…
Continue Reading3 missions prepare to explore Mars and other space news to expect in 2021
It’s time to go deeper into space. While 2020 may have derailed and delayed some scientific plans due to the pandemic, 2021 still promises to…
Continue ReadingOtherwise normal house for sale hides nightmarish surprise: An entire abandoned jail
A house for sale in Vermont has everything a new homeowner could want: four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a nice backyard and … prison cells. The…
Continue ReadingCollege student offers free tutoring service to kids of frontline workers
Hoping to give back to the frontline workers who have risked their lives throughout the pandemic, a college student has created a program that offers…
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Bend Scouts collecting Christmas trees for recycling
Bend Boy Scouts and parent volunteers have begun collecting Christmas trees for recycling, a big fund-raiser for area…
Continue ReadingWalmart shooting suspect in custody in Virginia after allegedly wounding 3 people, including a sheriff’s deputy
A sheriff’s deputy and two civilians are being treated for serious injuries at a hospital after a suspected shoplifter opened fire at a Walmart…
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Lake County armed robbery suspect shot, killed by officers in highway standoff
A suspect in a New Year’s Day holdup of a Silver Lake gas station and convenience store was shot and killed by officers after his car was stopped and…
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Oregon St. rallies from 12 down to beat Cal 73-64
Ethan Thompson had 16 points, Maurice Calloo scored all his 14 points in the second half, and Oregon State rallied Saturday for a 73-64 win over…
Continue ReadingSaturday evening snow report: Jan. 2
Plenty of new snow at the resorts, but we should expect to see these totals increase…
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Fire destroys SE Prineville home; residents escape unharmed, but lose dog
A southeast Prineville home and several outbuildings were destroyed by a fire Saturday morning, but two occupants escaped unhurt. Firefighters were…
Continue Reading‘This is about total collapse of the health care system if we have another spike’ of Covid-19
Even if you don’t have coronavirus, record-high Covid-19 hospitalizations could have a devastating impact on you. “If you are in a car…
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Homes of McConnell and Pelosi are vandalized
The homes of the two highest-ranking members of Congress — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell — have been…
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In C.O., a different bowl game viewing experience
Central Oregon bars and fans found different ways to watch the college football bowl games, including Saturday’s Fiesta Bowl featuring the Oregon…
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Bar in Prineville adapting as they go
Crooked Roots Brewing (formerly known as Crooked River Brewing) had an atypical New Years Eve and looks to keep going with the…
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No. 12 Iowa State beats No. 25 Oregon 34-17 in Fiesta Bowl
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Breece Hall ran for 136 yards and two touchdowns, Brock Purdy accounted for two scores and No. 12 Iowa State grinded out a…
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Floyd Little, NFL running back and Hall of Famer, dies at 78
Former Denver Broncos running back Floyd Little died Friday at the age of 78, according to his family. “After nearly a year of confronting,…
Continue ReadingThe Sunrise Movement is an early winner in the Biden transition. Now comes the hard part.
The Sunrise Movement, a youth-led climate activist group, has quickly announced itself as one of the most influential progressive forces in the…
Continue Reading Paul Westphal, NBA player and coach, dies at 70
NBA player and coach Paul Westphal died on Saturday in Scottsdale, Arizona, according to the University of Southern California. He was 70 years old.…
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Winter weather advisory for higher elevations
Happy Sunday Central Oregon! This current cold front won’t bring the cities all too much snow accumulation, but there is the potential for some…
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